Chilean Pitcher Flower (Sarmienta Scandens) is a perennial vine in the Gesneriaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or dappled_shade or full shade light in USDA hardiness zones 11-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Sarmienta scandens is a prostrate evergreen perennial vine with half-woody rooting stems, bearing obovate leaves and solitary urn-shaped bright red flowers.

Chilean Pitcher Flower

Chilean Pitcher Flower

Sarmienta Scandens

Sarmienta scandens is a prostrate evergreen perennial vine with half-woody rooting stems, bearing obovate leaves and solitary urn-shaped bright red flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
vine
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, dappled_shade, Full Shade
Hardiness Zones
11-12

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
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Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:peat-free potting mix, loamy, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:ornamental, groundcover, climber

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Chilean Pitcher Flower

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Prune
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Repot
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Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Chilean Pitcher Flower
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Taxonomy

Family:Gesneriaceae
Genus:Sarmienta